Cream Blush vs Powder Blush: Which Is Best For You?

Blush is one of those underrated steps that makes a huge difference. Just a touch on the cheeks and suddenly—your face looks more alive, more lifted, more you. But if you’ve ever stood in front of your mirror debating between cream and powder blush, you’re not alone. Both have their strengths, and picking the “right” one can feel overwhelming.

The good news? You can’t really go wrong. But knowing what each formula does best can help you choose (or layer!) the one that fits your skin, your mood, and your moment. Let’s break it down.

Cream Blush Benefits

Cream blush is all about that dewy, fresh, just-back-from-a-facial glow. It melts into your skin and gives you a soft flush that looks like it’s coming from within, not just sitting on top. If you have dry or normal skin, or if you love that radiant, skin-like finish, cream is a great pick.

The cream side of our Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo is super blendable and easy to build. You can tap it on with your fingers for a natural look, or use a brush if you want more control. It gives you glow without the shine and is perfect for that no-makeup makeup vibe.

Cream blush works best if you...

• Like a dewy, fresh-faced finish
  
  
• Prefer using your fingers or a cream brush
  
  
• Have dry or mature skin
  
  
• Want something that blends effortlessly into your skincare
  
  

Powder Blush Benefits

Powder blush is the classic. It’s structured, long-wearing, and gives you that pop of color that holds its own all day. It’s a go-to for oily or combo skin because it helps control shine and gives more control over placement—perfect for sculpting your cheekbones or dialing up the drama.

The powder side of our blush duo is finely milled and packed with pigment. It goes on smooth, blends like a dream, and lets you build your look from soft and subtle to bold and statement-making.

Powder blush is great if you...

• Want your blush to last from day to night
  
  
• Have oily or combo skin
  
  
• Like a more matte or satin finish
  
  
• Want to sculpt or shape your face with color
  
  

Can’t Choose? You Don’t Have To

Here’s the secret: You can use both—and that’s actually how Patrick does it.

The Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo was designed for layering. Patrick’s signature technique is to apply powder first, then tap cream on top. Here’s why it works: the powder lays down structure and pigment, and the cream melts over it, bringing back glow and that “real skin” finish.

The result? Blush that’s dimensional, long-lasting, and completely seamless. It looks like your skin, only better.

Blush should never feel intimidating—it should feel fun, flexible, and totally personal. Whether you’re a cream devotee, a powder loyalist, or somewhere in between, the real magic happens when you find what works for you.

So go ahead—swipe, tap, blend, and glow. Your perfect blush look is just a duo away.